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S&P Cuts South Africa’s Credit Rating to Junk

S&P Global has cut South Africa's credit rating to junk status. The ratings agency said that South Africa’s political upheaval,…

8 years ago

Ghana: Kintampo Waterfalls Tree Accident Kills 18

At least 18 people, mainly students, have been killed by a large tree that fell on them at a popular…

8 years ago

Gambia to Rejoin Commonwealth After Four Years

The Gambia intends to rejoin the Commonwealth, UK’s Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is in the West African country, has…

8 years ago

Gambia Crisis: President Adama Barrow Returns Home

Gambia's newly-elected President Adama Barrow has returned to the country to assume power - days after his predecessor Yahya Jammeh…

8 years ago

Gambia: At Least $11 Million Missing After Yahya Jammeh Flies Into Exile

An adviser to Gambia’s new President Adama Barrow has said that more than $11 million is missing from the state…

8 years ago

Yahya Jammeh Leaves The Gambia to Begin a New Life in Exile

Yahya Jammeh has left The Gambia in the wake of elections that ousted him after 22 years in power. The…

8 years ago

Gambia Crisis: Yahya Jammeh Announces He Is Stepping Down on National TV

Gambia’s outgoing President Yahya Jammeh says he will step down, after refusing to accept defeat in elections. Yahya Jammeh made…

8 years ago

Gambia Crisis: Yahya Jammeh Gets Ultimatum to Cede Power

The ECOWAS has given Gambian incumbent President Yahya Jammeh a final opportunity to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered his…

8 years ago

Gambia Crisis: Adama Barrow’s Inauguration to Take Place in Senegal

The Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow has announced he will be sworn in at the country's embassy in neighboring Senegal. The…

8 years ago

Gambia Crisis Extends Yahya Jammeh’s Term by 90 Days

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's term has been extended by 90 days after the parliament declared a state of emergency in…

8 years ago